15 Marbles

Moments.Musings.Memories. ❤️Gathering little marbles from ordinary days and keeping them for our memory jar. ❤️

  • After sitting on the fence for the longest time,I signed up for My second round of Michelle Bridges,12 week Body Transformation Challenge.

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    I have to be honest here,when I started the last round,I was quiet neutral- I didn’t know if the program will work or not- I started out very motivated,but around week 8 or so, my dad arrived and then I started slacking..exercise was down to minimum and food was crappy too- we ate out quite a bit and even after he left,it was hard for me to get back on the wagon…but I tried..at the end of 12 weeks,I had lost 6.5 kgs and as of last week,I have lost 12.2 kgs from the first of January 2012 and sit down for this one- over 20 kgs since August 2011.. I am in no rush,I just want to keep chiseling away,slow and steady..
    In my last round,I started another blog…yes yes I am obsessed with starting multiple blogs..lol..but,I couldnt keep up- the whole secret blogging is not my scene..I was not sure,if the program would work( sorry Mish!),I was scared to announce to the world,that I am going on yet another weight-losing mission…blah blah blah…but this time,I am not scared.I am ready to openly say that I am on a weight-loss mission and I am doing well..I am so proud of myself,for having come this far and I am not going to stop till I become the best version of myself,
    I thought a lot about putting these pictures out in the world wide web… But I think I m ready..as ready as can be..if these pictures can inspire even one person,it will be worth it! So,here goes:

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    The first pic is from August 2011, I think 2 or 3 weeks after Babychino was born.The second picture is December 2011, few days before Christmas.The third and fourth pics are from February 2012(it’s the same picture!)
    And the last picture is Last week- May 2012! The last pic isn’t very clear but I can see a hint of my collarbones there!

    The next round starts on June 4th, and I am going to make up for the time I wasted in round 1! Bring on Round 2!

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    Yay Babychino is 10 months now…I will write a full update when my laptop starts working..but for now..let me just tell you,that –Babychino is the spunkiest,naughtiest 10 mo on the face of the earth! she throws body flinging tantrums,wags her finger at us,shouts at us for yelling at her sister,pats her sister,when she has a tantrum…she loves poking our eyes and pushing her finger in my mouth,when I put her to sleep.most of all,she loves hugs- tight squishy ones!
    So in love with my mischievous 10 mo!

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    Babushka is very interested in drawing/ sketching/ painting these days- but this left me speechless and proud! She took care of every little detail- the angle of the legs, the skirt,the clapping hands and even flowers strewn around,like in the picture!
    What do you think?

  • It’s been long since I did one of these post,isn’t it?
    Babushka has been home for the last 5 days and I have plenty of material for a post ten posts!
    Like the first day,that,I didn’t send her to school- I found her sitting quietly in her room,looking at her class picture- I said,”aww my baby,is missing her class” and she said,”yes..that’s why I am touching everyone’s face and saying,miss you…” umm Ok…
    She has asked me every single day,when can she go back to school..my little girl is all grown up 😦

    Babychino was screaming,for no apparent reason,I was in the kitchen and in order to distract her started talking to her.
    Me:” why are you screaming baby? Mumma is getting scared..can you tell me why are you screaming…blah blah…”
    Babychino was quiet and listening to me..
    Babushka:”Mumma,she is quiet now and you know she can’t talk,then why are you asking her all these questions..would you like it if I did that to you?” Lol! I had to shut-up after that.

    Babushka:”Mumma I have an exciting offer for you..would you like to help me?”
    Me: no!
    Babs : would you like to help me,Mumma? I am asking again!
    Me: no!
    Babs: Mumma please come and help me!

    SD was eating some cookies..he was sitting on the couch and had no plate..that’s my one pet peeve and he knows it.i saw it…and started nagging him to get up and get a plate.
    Babs: It’s ok,Mumma..he is tired..just let him relax and enjoy his cookie in peace…
    Me:* jaw on the floor*

    Babs: Mumma,can I have some milk please?(after she finished the measly portions in her plate after an hour of serving!)
    Me: No,you didn’t eat your dinner properly,so no milk for you..
    Babs: but milk is healthy..don’t you want your baby to be big and strong?
    Yes! I want her to be big and strong and really who can argue in the face of such logic!
    I can hear Babychino stirring,I have to go now…when you finish laughing at my plight, would you be kind enough to leave me a comment:)